Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biokinetics and Sport

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach undergraduate- and postgraduate courses with the emphasis on biomechanics;
Play an active role as academic nationally and internationally;
Conduct departmental- and academic-related activities and responsibilities;
Be involved in clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
Mentor and supervise postgraduate students;
Conduct collaborative research in their research specialisation area;
Participate in community engagement and service delivery;
Comply and assist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa's (HPCSA) directives and minimum standards



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:
Master's degree in Human Movement Science (Biomechanics and /or Sport Science and/ or Biokinetics) or equivalent;
Minimum of two publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals.
Senior Lecturer:
PhD in Human Movement Science (Biomechanics and /or Sport Science and/ or Biokinetics) or equivalent;
Minimum of five publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
Conference papers delivered;
At least two postgraduate students supervised (completed);
Minimum of three years' experience in teaching;
Course/block co-ordinator or equivalent;
Experience in academic curriculum development and administration.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Competent in the use of biomechanical devices (such as force plates, motion capture and electromyography) and the processing, analysis and interpretation of associated data;
Evidence of research, postgraduate supervision, teaching and/or practical application of biomechanics in sport science and biokinetics;
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Power-Point);
Interpersonal- and mentoring skills;
The ability to work independently and in a team.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Lecturer:
One-year teaching/tutoring and research experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels;
At least two years' experience working as a biomechanist, biokineticist or sport scientist;
Some first author publications in peer-reviewed journals are recommended;
Illustrate potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level;
Illustrate potential to become an established researcher;
To study further and to conduct research;
Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative research;
Record of national and/or international teamwork.
Senior Lecturer:
At least five years' practice experience as a biomechanist, biokineticist or sport scientist;
Experience as supervisor of postgraduate students, preferably Masters level or higher;
Teaching portfolio compliant with UP criteria;
Community engagement recommended.